Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S9500

Here is a detailed analysis of the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and S9500 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was released 8 months prior to the S9500 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the V-Lux 40 matches up against the S9500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon Coolpix S9500. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery and Nikon S9500 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 40 has got exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9500 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon S9500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the V-Lux 40 against the S9500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 40 and S9500 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 40 and S9500.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S9500 to render more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older V-Lux 40 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.